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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.05, 280.70 and 84.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.05, 280.70 and 84.38 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.05 : 280.70 = 84.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.05/280.70 = 84.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.05x = 280.70 × 84.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.05x = 23,685.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685.47/187.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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